Intellectual Property Law 4th Edition

Intellectual Property Law offers an introduction to the complex and technical area of commercial law that covers the world of copyright, patents and trade mark law. The authors combine their backgrounds to produce both an intellectually stimulating and practical introduction to the subject. This new edition has been updated throughout.

Contents
Preface
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Table of Statutory Instruments
Table of European and International Legislation
Introduction
PART I: PATENTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Patents
Patentability (1)
Patentability (2)
Ownership
Protecting the Patent
Breach of Confidence
PART II: TRADE MARKS AND PASSING OFF
Trade Marks
Registration of Trade Marks
Protection of Trade Marks
Passing Off
Character Merchandising
Trade Marks - International Provisions
PART III: COPYRIGHT AND DESIGN
Copyright
Subsistence (1)
Subsistence (2)
Infringement
Defences
Ownership and Duration of Copyright and Moral Rights
Performance Rights
Registered Designs
Unregistered Designs
PART IV: COMPETITION
Intellectual Property and Competition Law
PART V: FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The Future of Intellectual Property
Bibliography
Index